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A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a report to the General Assembly detailing the decline of local journalism in Illinois and exploring ways the legislature can help revive it. The Local Journalism Task Force, created in January 2022, found that about one-third of Illinois counties have either no source…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight is marking its 15th year of operation this year. The local Honor Flight hub has been offering free trips to Washington, D.C. for local veterans since Veterans Day 2009. In a press release, Carlos Fernandez, chairman of the Great River Honor Flight board, said, “From the very first trip…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A vacant apartment building at 214 S. Sixth will be demolished on Tuesday by the City of Hannibal after a portion of the back part of the building collapsed Tuesday morning. The Hannibal Fire Department was on the scene at 12:30 p.m. investigating the collapse. Hannibal Fire Chief Ryan Neisen said he…
Read Full Article John Moore, 57, Quincy for DUI and Improper Lane Use. 173John Mahmud, 42, Quincy for Felony Retail Theft. NTA 112Gunta Prancane, 53, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Land at 527 Broadway. 161Eian Mull, 29, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Land at 436 N. 4th. 161Blake Wright, 27, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 173Cody Fletcher, 33,…
Read Full Article ALEDO, Ill. — Five communities in Illinois’ 47th District — two of them in Hancock County — have been awarded $3 million in state grants through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. Dallas City and Nauvoo both will receive $600,000. Dallas City’s proposed project will add a five-foot…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to 24 months of probation after he pled guilty to stealing a bus owned by the City of Quincy. Christopher D. Gallaher, 42, of 918 Cherry appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Monday with Public Defender John Citro before Judge Tad Brenner. According to court documents, Gallaher…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Thanks to fundraising efforts through the Hannibal Salvation Army, 1,519 Northeast Missouri children received Christmas gifts in conjunction with Toys for Tots and 788 families received a box containing a full holiday meal. Eddie and Tracy Lennox were the 2023 Christmas Campaign Chairs. Eddie Lennox revealed on Monday that the total raised…
Read Full Article Wayne W. Walbring, 82, of Quincy, also known as the much-loved “Poppi” to his grandchildren, passed away at 1:45 am Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Wayne’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm…
Read Full Article PEORIA, Ill. — Twenty-six Quincy High School students recently participated as All-State musicians for 2024 at the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) All-State Convention in Peoria on Jan. 24-27. More than 10,000 students from elementary, junior high and high schools around Illinois participated during the fall of 2023 in a virtual audition process. More than 7,000 students…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jenna Hull has been named Executive Director of the United Way of Adams County, according to a news release from the organization. Board President Ryan Whicker expressed confidence in Hull’s leadership “We look forward to Jenna’s leadership, as she brings valuable experience, creativity, and a profound passion for the UWAC mission,” he said.…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Jesse McKeown as a program therapist to the Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center. McKeown provides therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual and family therapy sessions. Her primary focus is centered around patient care and providing services that a physician may order. Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center is…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri soybean yields have the potential to reach or exceed national averages, says University of Missouri Extension state soybean specialist Andre Reis. Nationally, soybean yields have grown at a pace of 0.4 bushel per acre per year over the past 80 years according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Illinois growers…
Read Full Article Two of Skelton’s most famous alter egos were Freddie the Freeloader and Clem Kadiddlehopper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 853 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Baby boomers will remember comedian Red Skelton for his weekly hour-long show on CBS, a program that ran for 20 years, ending in 1971. What…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A year-long journey for Gohen, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, had a happy ending last week at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society in Hannibal. Shelter director Elise Blue said the dog was discovered neglected in the basement of a Hannibal home. Two caged puppies on the main level were covered in urine and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers recently reached the milestone of 10,000 tips received in Adams County since the program’s inception in February 1997. This achievement underscores the dedication and commitment of Adams County to work together to ensure safety and security for residents. Through the collective efforts of law enforcement, community, and media, Quincy…
Read Full Article Lorrie Klauser, 72, 991 E. 2300th St., Liberty for improper driving on 1-4-2024. NTA 182Teya Johnson, 38, 308A West Massie, Palmyra, Mo., for driving on suspended license, operating uninsured vehicle, expired registration, and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 3rd and Broadway. NTA 136Thomas Delcour, 34, 173 E.1095th St., Payson for operating…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Elections will be asked to decide Tuesday whether former President Donald Trump is barred under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution from having his name appear on Illinois’ March 19 Republican primary ballot. It’s a question being asked in several states preparing to hold primary elections in the…
Read Full Article Darius L. Lilly, 28, last known address in the 300 block of Cherry in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for driving on a revoked license, aggravated fleeing to elude police and possession of meth. Lilly is 5-foot-7 tall and 140 pounds with a black hair and brown eyes. If you know where…
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